Whirlpool LEW0050PQ - Electric Dryer, Job Aid And Service Manual

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4-5
REMOVING THE SAFETY THERMOSTATS &
THE DUAL HEATING ELEMENTS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that
you can access the rear of the unit.
3. Remove the four outer screws from the
heater and thermostat access panel and
remove the panel.
NOTE: Do not remove
the two heater screws on the access panel.
They secure the heating elements and
thermostats to the panel.
Heater & Thermostat
Access Panel
Outer Screws
(1 of 4)
4. To remove the safety thermostats:
a) Remove the two screws from the ther-
mostat bracket and remove the bracket.
b) Remove the wire connectors from the
thermostat you are servicing.
5. To remove the dual heating elements:
a) Remove the two thermostats from the
heater bracket (see step 4).
b) Remove the screw from the air intake
cover and remove the cover (see the
left photo).
c) Disconnect the heater & thermostat
connector from the main harness, lo-
cated behind the vent cover opening.
d) Remove the two screws from the heater
bracket on the access panel (see the
left photo) and remove the bracket
from the panel.
Air Intake
Cover Screw
Heater & Thermostat
Connector
Dual Heating Elements
Bracket Screws
Manual Reset Thermostat
302
°
F (150
°
C)
Safety Thermostat
194
°
F (90
°
C)
Heater Screws